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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1947

Page

5

Wiener Roast Honors 13th Birthday at Mead Park

Mrs. N. Troy Gillette hosted eighteen guests at a Wiener roastWednesday evening at Mead Park in honor of her granddaughter Miss Berenice Conner who turned 13. Conner, visiting from Shepherdstown West Virginia, enjoyed hot dogs with toppings, pop and individual cakes with games and dancing to portable radio music. She received four billfolds from the group.

N. Troy Gillette Mead Park Berenice Conner Conner Shepherdstown W. Va

Lutheran Missionary Society Meeting Noted at Mrs Keppel Home

St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Missionary Society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs H H Keppel’s Mott Street residence with Mrs Al Mer Ker assisting. President C F Hildebrand led business, urged higher bank offerings, and reading from Lutheran Woman's Work. study covered Howard Thurman and Juliette Verricote. Next combined session slated July 5 at Mrs D A Hillstrom’s summer home with Ladies Aid at Chautauqua Lake.

Lutheran Woman's Work Howard Thurman New York City Juliette Verricote D. A. Hillstrom Chautauqua Lake Ladies’ Aid Society Church

Local Scouts Attend Erie Play Day With Troop 9

Girl Scout Troop 9 led by Miss Adele McCray joined about 500 scouts at the June Festival Play Day in Erie. Morning color ceremonies featured a nosebag lunch, followed by an afternoon of folk dancing and games culminating in a May role dance and formal retreat.

Serge Mit Adele McCray Erie Law 500

Surprise Party Honors Corryite Mrs Thomas Messinger

Mrs. Thomas Messinger of 1 Wright street was surprised with a birthday party hosted by her children at the home of her daughter Mrs Raymond F Barnes on East Congress Street. Hostesses were Cecil Messinger Emory Messinger Thomas Messinger Jr and Mrs Barnes with twenty relatives and friends in attendance. Cards music were featured and late in the evening cake ice cream and coffee were served. Mrs Messinger received many gifts.

Messinger

Duplicate Bridge Wednesday Evening Tournament at Corry Club

The Weekly duplicate bridge event at Corry Country Club saw North South led by Mrs H Langdon Rowe and Mrs C W Jones win with 106 points. Second went to Mrs Robert Bumbaugh and Mrs J Fred Kinley with 4934, and third to Mr and Mrs A S Boag with 7 points. East West leaders were Mr and Mrs Norman Neckers with 1144, followed by Mr and Mrs Walter Scott with 1014, and Miss Juanita Shanahan and Miss Ruth Lanston third with 96. Mrs Bog is taking reservations for next Wednesday's play.

Corry Country Club H. Langdon Rowe C. W. Jones Robert Bumbaugh J. Fred Kinley A. S. Boag Norman Neckers Walter Scott Juanita Shanahan Ruth Lanston

Evangelical United Brethren Women Aid Society Meets

The Evangel U B Women's Aid Society held a meeting with fair attendance. Mrs. Austin Johnson hosted at 749 West Wayne Street. Mrs. C. M. Fish led devotions and Mrs. Guy Benpink presided. A farewell bid was given to Mrs. H. K. Hannenstein who will move from the city.

E. U. B. Aid Society Evangelical United Brethren Women's Aid Society Austin John West Wayne Street C. M. Fish Guy Benpink H. K. Han Enstein Walter Keppel Garland

Mary Martha Class Enjoyed Tureen Dinner

The Mary Martha Class of the Presbyterian Church met at 6 o'clock last evening in the church recreation rooms for a tureen dinner. Thirty six attended with Mrs. Arthur Cochran and Mrs. John Sheehan on the dinner committee. A group singing session led by Mrs. Ralph Dewey followed. The next meeting is set for September 17.

Jae New Lamalses Mary Martha Presbyterian Church Arthur Cochran John Sheehan Ralph Dewey

Bridge Luncheon Entertained by Mrs Schuyler

Yesterday afternoon Mrs Ernest Schuyler hosted a bridge luncheon at her East Pleasant street home. Souquets of Simmer flowers adorned the rooms and luncheon was served at one. Two tables were in play with winners Mrs Fred Wendelboe and Mrs Russell Elliot and travel prize went to Mrs Rayano Sundburg. Attendees from Warren included Mrs Wendelboe Mrs Claude Nichols and Mrs Elliott.

Ernest Schuyler East Pleasant Street

Shrine Club Dinner at Star Casino Draws Local Leaders

Twenty-seven members of the Union City Shrine Club met at the Star Casino for a dinner and meeting. Guests from Union City and Glymer attended the seven o clock event. President Richard Rossbacher chaired the business session and plans were made to obtain movie films for Zem Zem Hospital for the children. The group stayed for the floor show after the dinner.

Yorry Union City Clu Star Casino Glymer Richard Rossbacher Zem Zem Hospital Ab Erle

Legion of Moose Plans Friday Frolic

Mt. Laurel Legion No. 23 met at the Moose Club to arrange a summer frolic at Port Allegany. A large local delegation will attend and reservations are being taken for the event. The next Moose frolic is set for Friday at Hotel Corry with Clyde Goodwill Orchestra providing music for dancing.

Mt. Laurel Legion Loyal Order of Moose Moose Club Port Allegany Ius Moose Hotel Corry Clyde Goodwill

Vacation Bible School Demonstration Friday Evening

The Church of the Namirene invites the public to a Vacation Bible School demonstration Friday at 7 45 p m. Rev R R Merriman will lead the program featuring songs group singing quizzes and memory work with Mrs Gary Dingfelder playing the piano.

Church of the Namirene Vacation Bible School R. R. Merriman Gary Dingfelder

Hilltop Sewing Club Hosts Picnic at Mead Park

The Hilltop Sewing Club held a Wednesday picnic at Mead Park with guests from the Stitch and Chatter Club. Members socialized after a one o'clock lunch while the ladies' children played, and the next meeting is set for Mrs. Lyle Akam’s home on Rural Route 1.

Hilltop Sewing Club Mead Park Stitch and Chatter Club Hilltop Club Lyle Akam R. D Onuly

Birthday Dinner Party At Showboat

Mrs W Willis and Miss Margaret Barthelme hosted friends for a birthday dinner at the Showboat Waterford Tuesday for Neylon Schreckengost. A blue and yellow table theme accompanied chicken dinner at 1:80. The party then moved to 40 West Smith Street for a social evening with cake and ice cream.

W. Willis Margaret Barthelme Neylon Schreckengost Waterford West Smith Street Joseph Mildred Young Aildred Denton Louise Williams Harriet Heiman Laving Kyser E. E. Henton

Baptist Brotherhood Meeting at Merle Lillie Farm

The Fantist Mhareh Brotherhond gathered at the R. D. 3 Merle Lillie farm for an evening of hymns. John Clark spoke on Taylor University studies while Bruce Thomas discussed electricity and its development. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Lillie and others served ice cream and cake. next meeting set for July 16.

Baptist Brotherhood Mhareh Brotherhond Merle Lillie Bruce ‘Thomas Charles Monroe John Clark Taylor University Upland Ind Bruce Thomas Baye Lillie Thomas Glenn Gauffreau

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